Doctor’s Blog
Maternal PCOS, Hashimoto’s, and autism risk in children
Researchers have discovered that polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS is linked with an almost 60 percent greater risk of giving birth to a child who will develop an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is important for women with Hashimoto’s as studies also link...
Did childhood trauma play a role in your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto's patients expend considerable effort finding the right diet, supplements, lifestyle, and practitioner to manage their autoimmune hypothyroidism. But did you know your experiences from childhood could be provoking your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism as an adult?...
The mass extinction of species happening in your gut and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
You probably already know the planet is experiencing an extinction crisis; scientists estimate we’ll lose up to 50 percent of current species during the next 20 years. But did you know there’s also an extinction crisis of gut bacteria happening among civilized humans?...
Five things that can cause depression when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
Do you have Hashimoto’s and suffer from depression? People succumb to depression for different reasons, even if they already have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. It’s important to look for the underlying cause of your depression. Consider these five: 1. Poor communication...
What Hashimoto’s patients need to know about gluten sensitivity testing
If you tested for whether gluten might be behind your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism but a blood test came back negative, are you wondering, “Now what?” Although it’s possible gluten may not be a problem for you, there’s a high probability that test result was inaccurate....
Six things you can address that cause insomnia when you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
It seems almost everyone has insomnia these days, including, possibly, you. People either can’t fall asleep, they wake up after a few hours of sleep and can’t go back asleep, or they aren’t able to sleep deeply. The reasons for insomnia vary from person to person, but...